US Bridges

FM 267 over Beaver Creek

Good

Foard County, Texas · 3.59 MI S. of US 70 · Structure no. 250790216402012

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 267 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 267 over Beaver Creek in Foard County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 287 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 267
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3.59 MI S. of US 70
RouteState Highway 267
CountyFoard County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.93036, -99.61198
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 267 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 267 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 267 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 267 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 267 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.